Newborn
Swaddling vs Not Swaddling: What to do When Your Baby Hates Being Swaddled
The decision of swaddling vs not swaddling can be a tough one, especially if it seems like your newborn is hating it! Don’t be dismayed! There are plenty of other calming interventions to use along...
7 Tips for Supporting Your Newborn’s Naps with a Toddler Around
With your first baby, you have a lot more capacity, (both logistically and mentally) to do what you need to do to try and get naps to be as good as they can be. But once you are on your second (or...
3 Month Sleep Regression: Everything You Need to Know
The sleep regression at three months is one of the first sleep regressions your baby will have. There is a sleep regression around six and eight weeks, however, the 3 month sleep regression is a...
6 Week Old Sleep Schedule: Optimizing your newborn’s sleep
So many of us thrive off of routine and schedules, so it is totally natural to want to figure out the best 6 week old sleep schedule for your little one. That being said, a sleep schedule...
Why You Shouldn’t Let a Newborn “Cry It Out” (and what to do instead!)
The newborn days can be really dark days. Of course there is joy and love and so many other amazing emotions, but there can also be crushing sleep deprivation, postpartum anxiety and depression, and...
3 Month Old Wake Windows: Sample Schedules & Nap Tips
Let’s talk about 3 month old wake windows and why they're so important. 3 months can be a really tricky time, sleep wise. There tends to be crap naps, more night wakings and most parents...
Velcro Swaddle: Recommendations, Velcro vs Regular & Benefits
Velcro swaddles, are they worth the money to help newborns sleep? The short answer: YES!! Velcro VS Regular Swaddle The number one reason why Velcro swaddles are worth it is because most parents...
Should I Swaddle My Newborn For Naps?
Let’s talk about swaddles. And newborns. Because what’s a swaddle without a newborn? Just a tiny, useless piece of material. But I probably didn’t need to answer my own rhetorical question... It is...
What to Do When You Have a Newborn Not Sleeping During the Day
It’s shocking. And extremely stressful. Frustrating and unfair. Your newborn was supposed to be asleep hours ago. How is this even humanly possible? The truth of the matter is, if your newborn is...
6 Week Sleep Regression: The Top 3 Things You Need to Know
I’m sure you’ve heard the term “sleep regression” before having your baby, however nothing can quite prepare you for when that first one hits: the 6-week sleep regression. When you first bring your...
Newborn Sleepy Cues: Everything You Need to Know
If you've heard about sleepy cues but want to know all about them, you're in the right place! Have you ever felt that getting your newborn to sleep is more difficult than doing your taxes while...
Overtired Baby & Newborns: A Simple Guide
Remember that manual we talked about? The one that should have come with your baby? Well, chapter 1 should definitely be: The Overtired Baby For Dummies. Overtired babies are akin to the...
Swaddles vs Sleep Sack: When and How to Use Them!
I get a lot of questions about swaddles vs sleep sacks. And honestly, even if you’re not a first-time parent, it can be confusing to know what the difference between the two is, and when to use each...
Swaddle Tutorial
With your newborn, it's important to get them into a nice and snug & tight swaddle. In this swaddle tutorial (with videos)l, I'll show you exactly how to swaddle your newborn! Look familiar?...
How to Ditch Those Early Morning Baby Wakings
Once upon a time, a long long time ago, before kids and when your stamina was at it’s peak, an early morning wake up was, dare I say…romantic. Getting up with your partner to watch the sun rise...